Black jet beaded velvet cape with satin stitch embroidery on front, 1890

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Black jet beaded velvet cape with satin stitch embroidery on front, 1890

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.66

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.66 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: 1890 Object: Cape Description: Black jet beaded velvet cape has gathers at shoulder edge for a puffed sleeve effect. Has stand-up gathered collar. Hook closure and black faille lining. Satin stitch embroidery outlined with jet beads on front motif. Condition: very poor. cleaned 9/89 History of Object: Worn by Elizabeth Chipman Tripp. Acquired from: Roscoe and D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86